stammen
Translation
to originate from, to stem from, to come from, to date from
Examples
Er stammt aus einer kleinen Stadt.
He comes from a small town.
Das Wort stammt aus dem Lateinischen.
The word originates from Latin.
Das Bild stammt aus dem 17. Jahrhundert.
The picture dates from the 17th century.
Grammar Patterns
to come/originate ((from sth.)) to come from a place/origin Er stammt aus Berlin.
Similar Words
kommen aus (to come from), herkommen von (to originate from), entspringen (to spring from)
Etymology
Related to the noun 'Stamm' (stem, trunk, tribe), indicating one's roots or origin.
Memory Tips
Think of your family 'stem' or 'Stamm'. Where do you 'stem from'? The verb often uses the preposition 'aus'.